David DeKeyser
All articles by David DeKeyser
December 27, 2023
When I read Rick Vosper’s October opinion/analysis piece, headlined "Nearly half of U.S. bike shops don't carry any Big Four brands," my obvious reaction was: “but more than half do.”
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
March 17, 2020
Retailers who are on shaky ground will have a very hard time weathering the storm.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
March 3, 2020
I see a few clear growth opportunities for growth for IBDs, that I’ll mention. But instead of chasing the Next Big Thing, many retailers would benefit by getting a handle on their business and building or preserving your store’s ability to react to trends quickly and painlessly.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
October 8, 2019
Now that you are living the dream of owning a bike shop, have you stepped back to evaluate whether it got you where you wanted to be?
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 18, 2019
This week David responds to a retailer's question about payroll and occupancy costs.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
September 11, 2019
As a retailer you may be feeling like you are fighting a never-ending uphill battle. I still feel that you can make great profits, however grim all the battles appear to be.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
August 14, 2019
Second in a series of articles by former retailer David DeKeyser.
After business profitability, owning your store location, or at least having a transferable lease, makes it easier when it comes time to sell.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
August 7, 2019
There are many ways to open and run a bike shop, but the list of options to exit the business is finite. First in a series of columns by David DeKeyser.
Posted in Opinion/Analysis
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